Senior Women's Technical Outerwear Designer with AI

Key People; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Key People is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel. You will own the creative direction for women’s outerwear, produce detailed tech packs, and guide materials selection from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will integrate AI tools into design workflows, collaborate with production and overseas factories, and drive cost-efficient yet high-quality solutions that balance technical

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Women’s Outerwear design experience.
• Strong jacket engineering and construction knowledge.
• Deep understanding of fit, silhouette, insulation and components.
• Ability to merge technical functionality with feminine design and commercial appeal.
• Portfolio demonstrating technical construction, fit, fabrication and finished products.

Responsabilités

• Own the creative direction and development of Womens technical and performance outerwear categories.
• Produce technical drawings, detailed tech packs and garment construction details.
• Select and apply appropriate materials, insulation systems and trims based on product needs.
• Develop silhouettes balancing fit and technical performance with feminine aesthetic.
• Monitor marketplace with trend, consumer and competitive research and translate findings into opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production teams and overseas partners to evaluate costing and optimize costs.
• Find cost efficiencies while preserving quality, functionality and design intent.
• Incorporate AI-powered technology into design and development processes.
• Research and evaluate new AI design technologies to improve workflow.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Merchandising, Production and factories through lifecycle.

Connaissances

Women’s outerwear design

Technical jacket engineering

AI in design

Portfolio required

Description du poste

Key People is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel. You will own the creative direction for women’s outerwear, produce detailed tech packs, and guide materials selection from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will integrate AI tools into design workflows, collaborate with production and overseas factories, and drive cost-efficient yet high-quality solutions that balance technical